Paddywackery
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LRPP port entry, light winds, tight start box, bigger foils, momentum and more practice at starting in race conditions......JS has to be feeling pitbullish methinks. That's if we get any wind at all.
AC36: The Match (6-15th March. Reserve days to the 21st)
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The_Alchemist
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There was a point on the first leg in the second race where they both point very high with speed in the low 30's... NO talked about it during the coverage. NZ was able to keep close, but lost ground. Her is a screen shot of that leg:
The_Alchemist
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I have the Z7 and love it, but you have a much better telephoto lens, and have an excellent track record of great work. Keep it up.
winchfodder
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Paddywackery
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I noticed that and wondered would they hang for a bit longer to avoid losing further distance with the tack at a crucial time in the race. Shows how much I know but that's what I was thinking.
southseasbill
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The sparrow that just flew past my house appears to be the main source of wind this morning.
Barnyb
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Glorious day in Auckland today.
Lots of sun but no wind.
Suggest little chance of a race today.
Lots of sun but no wind.
Suggest little chance of a race today.
Paddywackery
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Paddywackery
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LCS Carbon
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Not specifically the course area but here is the latest from NZ Met Service
Kiwing
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On that we could race. I hope it is right (or more wind).
Ray Davies at the 7:30 mark. Some comments are a not like what we typically hear from the camp.
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/week-on-demand/
(Was sent this, No I don't listen to the DH)
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-demand/week-on-demand/
(Was sent this, No I don't listen to the DH)
LCS Carbon
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Its from your local weather bureau so it should be better than Windy or any of the other free forecasts that just regurgitate GFS out of the US
You forget Auckland is located on a relatively narrow strip of land with two sizeable harbours one each side and especially on hot still days two competing onshore breezes.
Local weather forecasting is a crapshoot in these conditions it depends a lot on which competing breeze prevails.
Weather forecasting in NZ is where you can be wrong 50% of the time and still have a job.
Have heard 6 kts but if the sea breeze kicks in it could be 10-11?
Kiwing
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And the change could happen while racing!!
Jean-Baptiste
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OK Kiwis important request, should I set my alarm and espresso maker for 0400 or may I sleep peacefully until 0700? Merci!
Kiwing
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Do you want to have a chance of missing one of the most interesting races so far.
Set the alarm! 90% chance there will be one race 70% chance there will be two races (and LR will win both!)
Tornado-Cat
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Well, a change during racing would make it more interesting.
